WWE returned to Saudi Arabia for their long-standing partnership and awarded two top champions with the WWE Crown Jewel Title. Cody Rhodes defeated Gunther to win the Undisputed WWE Championship while Liv Morgan became the first-ever WWE Women's Crown Jewel Champion by defeating Nia Jax. The event also featured an entertaining match for the WWE United States Title between LA Knight, Andrade, and Carmelo Hayes. With two new champions crowned, fans are left wondering what's next for them and their opponents.
Despite being the current face of WWE, Roman Reigns was surprisingly defeated by Solo Sikoa at Crown Jewel 2024. This was just the start of an eventful night, with Liv Morgan defeating Nia Jax to become the first ever Crown Jewel Champion and LA Knight retaining his United States Championship in a thrilling triple threat match. However, as WWE looks ahead to Survivor Series, Knight's lack of meaningful storylines could pose a problem for the company.
Despite a successful title defense at WWE Crown Jewel 2024, United States Champion LA Knight finds himself facing an uphill battle as he tries to climb higher on the star-studded roster of SmackDown. With top names like Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and Randy Orton taking up most of the spotlight, Knight's reign as champion has been largely overshadowed. Even with a recent contract extension and a high-profile win over Logan Paul, Knight's lackluster reign highlights the challenges of being a midcard champion in a top-heavy roster.
In an explosive atmosphere, Gunther and Orton put on a display of intense wrestling at the WWE Bash in Berlin 2024. Both competitors tested each other's strengths, with Gunther's aggressive approach taking over, but Orton retaliated with powerful moves. Despite injuring his arm, Gunther continued to fight, while Orton targeted his opponent's back with brutal slams. In the end, Gunther was able to retain his championship title, much to the delight of the fans.
The highly-anticipated WWE SummerSlam event saw a number of unexpected twists and turns, with Liv Morgan retaining the Women's World Championship after being inadvertently distracted by Dominik Mysterio. Sami Zayn also made a surprising short work of Bron Breakker to claim the Intercontinental Championship, while LA Knight finally won his first main roster singles title by defeating Logan Paul for the United States Championship. However, the shocking betrayals and interference didn't stop there, as Damian Priest lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Gunther thanks to a timely distraction from Finn Balor. And in the main event, Cody Rhodes managed to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship with the help of longtime rival Randy Orton and a surprise return from Roman Reigns, setting the stage for an explosive and unpredictable future of WWE.
In a thrilling match at WWE SummerSlam 2024, LA Knight emerged victorious over Logan Paul to become the new United States Champion. Despite Paul's hometown advantage and interference from rapper Machine Gun Kelly, Knight's determination and experience ultimately led to his win. This marks Knight's first true championship in WWE, solidifying his status as a top competitor in the company. As fans speculate on who will be the one to take the title from him, the wrestling community is abuzz with excitement and anticipation.
The biggest night of the year for the WWE Universe is finally upon us as Summerslam takes place tonight. The main event will see Cody Rhodes put his Undisputed title on the line against The Bloodline leader, Solo Sikoa. But that's not all as CM Punk faces Drew McIntyre with special guest referee Seth Rollins, and internet sensation Logan Paul defends his United States title against LA Knight. Stay tuned with our live blog for all the action.
The WWE King and Queen of the Ring matches on Raw saw Jey Uso and Gunther secure spots in the semi-final round, while SmackDown's upcoming tournament will feature Tama Tonga, Randy Orton, Carmelo Hayes, and LA Knight. Meanwhile, Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax advanced in the women's division, setting the stage for an explosive event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Stay tuned for updates on the highly anticipated King and Queen of the Ring competition.
After defeating LA Knight on SmackDown, AJ Styles has earned the opportunity to challenge Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship at Backlash 2024. This match will see Styles looking to avenge his loss to Rhodes at WrestleMania and solidify his status as the top contender. The Phenomenal One earned the opportunity by defeating both Kevin Owens and Rey Mysterio in an impressive display of skill and determination.
In a predictable but entertaining match, Roman Reigns defeated Randy Orton, AJ Styles, and LA Knight to retain the WWE Universal Championship. Despite the challengers' best efforts, Reigns once again emerged victorious with a Spear and a pin on Styles. However, with the lack of credible challengers, Reigns' reign is starting to feel like a never-ending movie, with the Bloodline storyline reaching its peak and now seemingly coasting on name value. Fans are left wondering who can finally defeat Reigns and put an end to this long-running saga.